Practically, pegboard is masonite (tempered hardboard) with holes punched in it to hold metal tool holders. Visually, pegboard is polka dot masonite that can be painted any color. It is cheap, strong and light (a 4′ x 8′ sheet costs around $20). At Coffee Supreme, they use pegboard in all sorts of ways: as a surface, above or as a simple, polka dot wall…

photo: todd selby

…or as sliding doors for cabinets…

photo: todd selby

…and yeah, even to hold tools…

photo: the selby

We’re thinking that hinged and painted, pegboard would make a great room screen…

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